Position Available - Temporary Assistant to the JET Program Coordinator
2022/11/1
About the Position
The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles is seeking a talented, hard-working, organized individual to assist the JET Program Coordinator during the JET Program selection period in early 2023. This is a temporary contract position which will most likely be part-time for the duration of approximately 30 business days, to take place from early January until late February. Work will primarily take place in the office. Wages are non-negotiable and will not cover any taxes you may be responsible for later (social security, etc.) or parking/transportation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Experience and Skills
To Apply
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to jet@ls.mofa.go.jp with “Temporary JET Program Assistant” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Strong candidates will be
contacted for interviews.
The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles is seeking a talented, hard-working, organized individual to assist the JET Program Coordinator during the JET Program selection period in early 2023. This is a temporary contract position which will most likely be part-time for the duration of approximately 30 business days, to take place from early January until late February. Work will primarily take place in the office. Wages are non-negotiable and will not cover any taxes you may be responsible for later (social security, etc.) or parking/transportation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for JET Program candidates during the selection period (by phone or email)
- Create and manage an interview schedule based on candidate availability
- Assist with JET-related tasks and responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Making copies of candidate files and important documents
- Organizing and disseminating information to candidates and interviewers
- Preparing schedules and materials for each day of interviews
- Collecting and processing data obtained during interviews in an efficient and timely manner
- Work with consulate staff and outside organizations to assist in the planning and execution of Japan-related events, talks, lectures and official consulate functions
- Assist the director and other consuls in charge of the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) as deemed necessary
Experience and Skills
- Be a recent JET Program returnee (the ideal candidate will have returned from Japan within the past five years)
- NOT be a current applicant for the 2023-2024 JET Program
- Be willing and interested in acquiring detailed knowledge of the JET Program application process
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Superior multi-tasking and organizational skills, particularly in the area of scheduling and/or event planning
- Experience working with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom
- Some Japanese language ability is preferred but not required
To Apply
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to jet@ls.mofa.go.jp with “Temporary JET Program Assistant” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Strong candidates will be
contacted for interviews.